25.5.1.1 It is permissible for a Small Commercial
Vessel Certificate to be issued to cover the transit voyages under
tow of an unmanned non-self-propelled vessel or floating object of
defined rigid form. The valid life of the certificate should be decided
by the Certifying Authority but in no case should it exceed 5 years.
25.5.1.2 It is permissible for a Small Commercial
Vessel Certificate to be issued to cover the safety of a non-self-propelled
vessel of defined rigid form which is a working platform for equipment
and/or power producing plant. The vessel should be assessed for compliance
with the parts of the Code which are appropriate to its commercial
operation.
25.5.1.3 A vessel of defined rigid form includes
a vessel which comprises an assembly of separate units held together
by an efficient engineered joining system appropriate to the mode
of operation of the vessel.
25.5.1.4 A vessel which has the capability of
a jack-up to operate clear of the surface of the water should be equipped
and certificated to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety
Executive, when it is jacked up.
25.5.1.5 A small non-self-propelled vessel which
is not covered by Section 25.5.1.1, 25.5.1.2 or 25.5.1.3 should be
referred to the MCA for consideration of safety standards and certification
to be applied.